BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2826: Indian health care

Concerning Indian health care in Washington state.

Summary

  • Creates the governor's Indian health council to provide the resources necessary to: (1) Implement the national policy of Indian self-determination; and (2) Assure the highest possible health status for American Indians and Alaska Natives. Creates the Indian health improvement reinvestment account and requires the council to establish a committee to provide oversight over the account.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2826), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2018
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Tharinger (D-24)
Introduced
January 17, 2018 in the House
Last action
January 18, 2018
Companion bill
SB 6472

AN ACT Relating to Indian health care in Washington state;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Tharinger (D-24)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. Referred to Health Care & Wellness.
  2. Committee relieved of further consideration.
  3. First reading, referred to Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2826 in other sessions

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